International Tours
Majestic Dubai with Abu Dhabi
Majestic Dubai with Abu Dhabi is a six-day sampler of the United Arab Emirates' two headline cities, pairing the ceremonial grandeur of the capital, Abu Dhabi, with the record-breaking glamour of Dubai. In a single compact trip you stand atop the world's tallest building, ride the world's fastest coaster, feel the hush of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, race dunes on a desert safari and splash through two of the region's best water parks — a tour built for families and first-timers alike.
Tour overview
The two cities are only about 90 minutes apart, which makes them a natural pairing. You begin in Abu Dhabi, where the vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the thrill rides of Ferrari World set the tone, then move to Dubai for the Burj Khalifa, a desert safari with a Bedouin-style camp dinner, and the water parks of Wild Wadi and Aquaventure with the Lost Chambers Aquarium. It is a high-energy itinerary that mixes iconic sightseeing with genuine fun.
Era Tours arranges the trip privately with meet-and-greet on arrival and transfers throughout, and hand-picked hotels in whichever category you prefer. Everything below is our recommended flow; individual park tickets, the Grand Mosque guide fee and similar extras are noted, and we tailor the pace, the hotels and the balance of sightseeing and leisure to suit couples, families or groups.
Top of the Burj Khalifa
Ride to the observation deck of the world's tallest tower for a sunset panorama across Dubai's skyline and the Gulf.
Desert safari & camp
Dune-bashing at sunset, camel rides, henna, Arabic coffee and dates, and a BBQ dinner under the stars with Tanoura and belly-dance entertainment.
Parks for all ages
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi and Wild Wadi and Aquaventure in Dubai, plus the Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, make this an outstanding family trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
6 daysYou are met at Dubai airport and driven to your hotel in Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, to check in and relax. The evening is free — you may head out to explore the local markets and malls at your own pace. Overnight in Abu Dhabi.
After breakfast a city tour introduces Abu Dhabi, including a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world, finished in white marble and gold (a guide fee applies at the mosque). At midday you head to Ferrari World on Yas Island, home to more than 20 rides including record-breaking coasters and advanced simulators for all ages. Overnight in Abu Dhabi.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- — A vast white-marble mosque with 82 domes and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
- Ferrari World
- — The Ferrari-themed park on Yas Island, home to some of the fastest rides on earth.
After breakfast you check out and transfer to your hotel in Dubai. In the evening you ascend the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, to its observation deck for a spectacular view over the city skyline and the desert beyond. Overnight in Dubai.
- Burj Khalifa
- — At 828m, the tallest building in the world, with a viewing deck high above Downtown Dubai.
The morning is spent at Wild Wadi Water Park in the shadow of the Burj Al Arab, with rides like Tantrum Alley, Breakers' Bay and the stomach-dropping Jumeirah Sceirah. In the afternoon you set off on a desert safari — dune-bashing across the sands, a sunset photo stop and a visit to a camel farm, then an evening at a desert camp with Arabic coffee, dates, a camel ride, henna, and a BBQ dinner under the stars accompanied by Tanoura and belly-dance shows. Overnight in Dubai.
- Desert safari
- — Dune-bashing, camel rides and a Bedouin-style camp dinner with live entertainment.
After breakfast you head to Aquaventure Water Park at Atlantis, The Palm, full of speed slides, rivers, rapids, a children's play area and a private beach. You also visit the Lost Chambers Aquarium, wandering the underwater halls and tunnels among tens of thousands of marine creatures amid the "ruins of Atlantis". Overnight in Dubai.
- Lost Chambers Aquarium
- — A maze of underwater halls home to around 65,000 marine animals.
After breakfast and checkout you are transferred to Dubai International Airport for your flight home. Tour ends.
This itinerary is a suggested flow and is fully customisable — hotels, pace and sightseeing are tailored to you. Ask us to adjust it →
Places on this tour
What's included
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis in your chosen hotel category
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Airport meet-and-greet and all transfers, including Abu Dhabi–Dubai
- Sightseeing and park visits as specified in the itinerary
- Desert safari with camp dinner as specified
- All applicable taxes on the services quoted
Not included
- International airfare, UAE visa and GST
- Grand Mosque guide fee and any tickets not specified
- Lunches and dinners unless specified
- Optional tours, activities and personal shopping
- Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal for: Families, first-time UAE visitors and travellers who love theme parks and city glamour.
FAQ
Majestic Dubai with Abu Dhabi — your questions answered
Five to six days is ideal for both cities. This 6-day tour gives you two nights in Abu Dhabi for the Grand Mosque and Ferrari World and three in Dubai for the Burj Khalifa, a desert safari and the water parks, covering the highlights of each without rushing.
November to March is the best time to visit the UAE, when temperatures are comfortable for sightseeing, the desert safari and the water parks. The summer months from June to September are extremely hot, so most outdoor activity is best enjoyed in the cooler season.
Yes, it is one of our best family tours. Ferrari World, Wild Wadi and Aquaventure water parks, the Lost Chambers Aquarium and a camel ride on the desert safari all appeal to children, while the cities are safe, modern and easy to get around.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are about 90 minutes apart by road, roughly 140 km. This makes it easy to combine the two, and we include the transfer between them so you can enjoy the sights of the capital and the emirate of Dubai in a single trip.
Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa for the UAE, which is usually arranged in advance. We assist with the current visa process as part of planning your trip, though the visa fee itself is not part of the tour cost.
